Keyhole neutering

Keyhole spaying (neutering)

We are now able to offer keyhole spaying for bitches. This is a great advance in the welfare of animals at neutering time. Instead of the traditional incision, 2 much smaller incisions are made and a camera inserted. Under camera guidance, the ovaries are removed. Keyhole surgery is much less painful and traumatic than traditional methods, with better visualisation of all the important structures. Animals do not normally need a buster collar as there are usually no stitches in the skin. Recovery is much quicker and the animal is much more comfortable.

Using keyhole surgery techniques, we can also remove retained testicles from dogs, through a much less invasive procedure. Other techniques such as biopsies of internal organs can also be obtained in a safe fashion.

If you would like any more information on keyhole surgery at the practice, please contact us and ask to speak to Alistair.